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The Long Memory
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The Long Memory

1953-01-23 · 96 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Thriller

An innocent man is released from prison after 12 years and tracks down the witnesses who lied about him in court.

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Directors
Robert Hamer
Production companies
British Film-Makers, The Rank Organisation, Europa Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

John MillsJohn MillsPhillip Davidson
John McCallumJohn McCallumSupt. Bob Lowther
Elizabeth SellarsElizabeth SellarsFay Lowther
Eva BerghEva BerghIlse
Geoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenCraig
Michael Martin HarveyMichael Martin HarveyJackson
John ChandosJohn ChandosBoyd
John SlaterJohn SlaterPewsey
Thora HirdThora HirdMrs Pewsey
Vida HopeVida HopeAlice Gedge
John Glyn-JonesJohn Glyn-JonesGedge
Mary MackenzieMary MackenzieGladys
Harold LangHarold LangBoyd's Chauffeur/Receptionist
John HorsleyJohn HorsleyBletchley
Fred JohnsonFred JohnsonDriver
Laurence NaismithLaurence NaismithHasbury
Peter JonesPeter JonesFisher
Christopher BeenyChristopher BeenyMickie
Denis ShawDenis ShawShaw (uncredited)

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